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$153,329$94 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

470 S RIVER ST

WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660
0
Baths
1,634 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$153K
$131K low$176K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$153,329
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$122,663

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,505 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$71,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
16
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
GNA Educational Center
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 7.5 mi
E
K.M. Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 7.5 mi
H
Greater Nanticoke Area High SchoolD+
High · Grades 8–12 · 11.5 mi

District: Greater Nanticoke Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18660These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.50
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,573
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,241
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,813
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

470 S River St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Older than 96% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Wapwallopen 18660

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$81K$583K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660.

How it measures up in Wapwallopen 18660

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wapwallopen 18660.

Estimated value$153,329
CheaperTypical $255,330Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,634 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 470 S River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWapwallopen 18660Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$153,32911% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$946% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,634 ft²58% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac5% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than189811% of homes4% of homes

About 470 S River St

How much is 470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA is $153,329 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $130,710 to $175,948. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA last sell?

470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA last sold on Mar 18, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA has 1,634 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA built?

470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA was built in 1898, making it 128 years old.

What schools serve 470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA is assigned to GNA Educational Center (middle); K.M. Smith Elementary School (elementary); Greater Nanticoke Area High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Greater Nanticoke Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA compare to other homes in Wapwallopen 18660?

Among the 1,739 homes in Wapwallopen 18660, it is worth more than 11% of them ($153,329 against a typical $255,330), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($94 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,634 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1898 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 30% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 470 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA was $1,505. The county assessed it at $71,200.

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